THE chief executive of South Western Ambulance Service has admitted that Cheddar and Axbridge are low priority areas. The revelation comes after sailor Paul Hipwell wrote to complain that it took 80 minutes for an ambulance to arrive at Cheddar Reservoir
THE chief executive of South Western Ambulance Service has admitted that Cheddar and Axbridge are low priority areas.
The revelation comes after sailor Paul Hipwell wrote to complain that it took 80 minutes for an ambulance to arrive at Cheddar Reservoir earlier this year.
Paul, who runs Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club, which is based at the popular beauty spot, said a man who was bleeding heavily from a head injury at the reservoir was not ranked in the ambulance service's most urgent category.
For more on this story see the Somerset Mercury.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here